Senior Sales Executive - North America

Jonas Software; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Greycon Software in North America offers a remote role based in the US, ideally East Coast, with travel across the US and Canada. The Senior Sales Executive will own the full sales cycle, targeting enterprise and mid-market accounts in paper, film, metals, and non-woven sectors, and will engage with C-level stakeholders to tailor complex software solutions.

The role requires 2-5 years in software sales, a Challenger Sale mindset, and strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 2–5 years of software sales experience with a track record of exceeding targets in complex SaaS sales.
• Ability to negotiate high-value, multi-year contracts and understand revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new accounts; develop outreach plans and qualify opportunities.
• Lead presentations and demonstrations to C-level executives and decision-makers.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals with enterprise/mid-market clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and solutions teams; provide feedback to product teams.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM activity; stay informed on market trends.
• Represent Greycon at industry events and conferences; build strategic partnerships.
• Manage long sales cycles and structure multi-faceted, revenue-generating deals.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

C-level negotiations

Challenger Sale

Relationship management

Presentations

Forecasting & CRM

Strategic account management

Proposal & contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Sales Executive - North America Location: Remote, based in the US (Ideally East Coast for in-person team meetings & training) Travel: Expect 2-3 trips per month to client offices and conferences across the US and Canada. Annual international travel (1 trip per year) for company meetings and training. Travel is typically mid-week and 23 days in duration.

About Greycon Software

Greycon Software is a global leader with over four decades of experience providing specialized software solutions for roll-based and flat-sheet manufacturing industries. Our innovative suite of products, including X-Trim®, opt-Studio®, GreyconMill™, and GreyconWeb®, optimizes manufacturing processes for Paper & Board, Metals, Non-wovens, Plastic Films, Printing, and Converting sectors. We are a leading player in the US with significant growth potential in the North American market, driven by new segment opportunities and an expanding product suite. As an established brand, we are poised for rapid growth and are seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Executive to drive our expansion.

About the Role

As a Greycon Senior Sales Executive specializing in complex software solutions, you will be a key driver of our growth, focused on securing new business within enterprise and mid-market accounts in the paper and board, plastic film, metals, and non-woven industries. Reporting to the Head of Sales - North America, you will manage the entire sales cycle, from identifying target clients and qualifying new opportunities, to delivering tailored presentations, negotiating contracts, and ultimately closing deals that directly contribute to Greycon's expansion in North America (US & Canada). Your expertise in understanding and addressing complex business challenges with innovative software solutions will be essential. The ideal candidate will have experience selling enterprise-level software to Clevel executives and decision-makers and will demonstrate strong solution-selling attributes with a Challenger mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development: Identify and target new accounts, execute strategic outreach plans, understand customer needs, and collaborate with solution engineers to present tailored solutions and help define the correct functionality to match the problem the customer is looking to solve.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Presentations & Demonstrations: Deliver engaging and informative sales presentations and demonstrations that showcase how Greycon solutions solve specific customer problems.
• Communication & Feedback: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication with both external and internal teams. Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Industry Expertise: Stay up to date on the latest trends and challenges within Greycon's target industries and understand the competitive landscape.
• Sales Team Collaboration: Work closely with the sales leadership team to develop and execute effective sales strategies for North America. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and adjust strategies.
• Proposal & Contract Support: Manage all aspects of proposal development and lead complex contractual negotiations. This includes the ability to structure multi-faceted deals with long sales cycles, ensuring clear understanding of revenue recognition.
• Represent Greycon: Participate in industry events and conferences to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in software sales with a proven track record of exceeding targets, preferably in complex SaaS sales to mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Ability to effectively negotiate high-value, complex multi-year contracts and deals, including the capacity to structure multi-faceted agreements with long sales cycles and an understanding of revenue recognition principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience interacting with C-level executives and decision-makers.
• Strong problem-solving skills: demonstrated solution-selling capabilities and experience with the 'Challenger Sale' methodology preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
• Proficiency in prospecting, presenting, and closing sales deals.
• Proficiency in sales and analytical tools, such as CRM systems, and maintaining accurate sales forecasts.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple client accounts and and tasks effectively and work independently.
• Ability to work closely with Marketing and Lead Generation teams.
• Strong business acumen; knowledge of business principles, industry trends, the SaaS sales cycle, and consultative selling.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience selling MES, APS, or trim optimization software is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with North American market initiatives and key industry players in Greycon's served industries.

Personal Attributes

Highly motivated, results-oriented, proactive, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional and ethical conduct are essential.

Business Unit

Greycon - USA

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Openings

Number of Openings Available: 1

Worker Type

Regular

More About Jonas Software

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain. Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees. Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index. At Jonas we have long realized that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world class service to our valued clients. This allows Jonas Software to maintain and extend our lead as the premier software and services provider in each of our markets. If being part of a growing organization that moves at a fast pace and constantly strives to get better each and every day is what you are looking for, then we want to hear from you. Everyone has heard the sports analogy “to be the best, you have to beat the best”; well at Jonas Software we have tweaked that slightly to fit vertical market software. We believe to be the best you have to hire and retain the best!!! Jonas Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for a disability at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, contact recruitment at [e-mail] or 905-470-4600 Jonas Softwareis part of a CSI group of companies.